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Dendrobium loddigesii

Also Known As

  • Dendrobium Orchid
  • Loddiges' dendrobium
  • Terrestrial Orchid

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Dendrobium loddigesii plant details

Dendrobium loddigesii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring and winter lavender and orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dendrobium loddigesii

Plant type: perennial orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and orange blooms in spring and winter
Uses: epiphyte, fragrant, lithophyte, miniature

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dendrobium loddigesii

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Dendrobium loddigesii plant

How to Grow Dendrobium loddigesii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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